Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 362 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Tell it, don’t just read it): Speak slowly, clearly and loudly enough for everyone. Pause before a surprise and change your voice for each character (a deep voice for a giant, a squeaky one for a mouse). Look at your listeners and use your face and hands to show feelings and actions.

1. 1.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Make the story three times too long.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Change your voice for each character.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Never pause, not even once.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Make the story three times too long.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.

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